An ultra-high net worth woman in central London is offering £85,000 for a personal assistant to accompany her to theatre visits, fine dining and exclusive social occasions
A wealthy woman with extraordinary means is seeking a personal assistant to work from her home and accompany her to high-end social events. This distinctive role, branded as a Lady-in-Waiting position, will be based in central London.
The chosen candidate will earn a handsome salary of £85,000 whilst working Monday through Friday, 10am until 7pm. The job description mentions there could be occasional evening responsibilities.
Special emphasis is placed on the applicant providing “presence, companionship, discretion, and impeccable standards rather than corporate executive support”.
Should you be selected, you’d need to accompany the well-heeled lady to various engagements, social and cultural events, private dining occasions, and appointments.
The ideal candidate must offer “quiet reassurance and practical day-to-day assistance”, allowing the woman’s obligations to be met with “grace and care”, according to the Express.
A private office exists within the woman’s home where you’d function as part of an intimate team.
Key responsibilities
- Managing all correspondence
- Diary and schedule management, with commitments “handled smoothly and thoughtfully”
- Booking and managing reservations for restaurants, theatre, concerts and cultural events
- Organising travel
- General administration and day-to-day office management
- Minor financial responsibilities, which include procuring services, managing household purchases and processing invoices
- Organising and overseeing private dinners, parties and “at home” events
- Scheduling and managing medical appointments
- Attending medical appointments when required
- Overseeing prescriptions
- Accompanying the woman to engagements and social occasions
Candidate requirements
- Naturally discreet, composed and emotionally intelligent, with a strong sense of personal integrity
- Experience of working very closely with a private individual and builds relationships on “trust, respect and empathy”
- Take instruction and use initiative when appropriate
- “Confident and polished” when communicating with a range of people “from beneficiaries of charitable foundations to internationally recognised figures, always using correct etiquette and judgement”
- Work quietly and effectively as part of an established household team
- Highly organised, with “meticulous” attention to detail
- Calm, unflappable and gracious under pressure
- Comfortable in a formal household environment with traditional expectations
- An appreciation and comfort around dogs is an advantage
Applications for the Lady-in-Waiting role can be submitted at jobs.lady.co.uk.